The Thousand and One Nights

Many years ago, a story was stolen from the land of people who named the stars. In this adaptation of ألف ليلة وليلة (The Thousand and One Nights), this epic tale is reclaimed as an act of resistance. A bitter King betrayed and consumed by vengeance, takes a new bride each night, only to execute her at dawn—until the brilliant and courageous Scheherazade steps forward. For 1001 nights, she weaves a tapestry of tales, awakening the King’s humanity and transforming his heart. Through oral tradition, poetry, puppetry, movement, and music, this production blends Arabic folklore with contemporary stories, confronting the realities of colonialism and celebrating the resilience of Indigenous communities around the world. Featuring an all-BIPOC cast, the production amplifies voices from the global majority, making this timeless story more urgent than ever.

Performance Dates & Times:
Thursday, February 6 @ 8pm
Friday, February 7 @ 8pm*
Saturday, February 8 @ 2pm
Saturday, February 8 @ 8pm
Sunday, February 9 @ 2pm

*In collaboration with the MENA Arts Initiative, a talkback will follow the Friday, February 7th performance, inviting the community to explore the themes of resistance and liberation in today’s world.